How can I join?
To try out the senior choir, simply come along to the next convenient choir practice! They are every Wednesday at 7.30 to 9pm (except after Christmas and Easter, and in the summer holidays). To let us know you’re coming, you can email us at: music@nsab.org.uk
Alternatively visit one of our services and have a chat! We are always keen to hear from potential new members. Singing great music, mixing socially, with the occasional cathedral visit thrown in, is fun, challenging and immensely rewarding. Come along and see if it might be for you.
Are there grants or scholarships available?
Yes! St Michael’s has made some funds available to provide choral and organ scholarships, and music grants, to help students, other adults, and school children, undertaking musical training.
What does it involve?
For senior choristers the regular commitment is:
– Wednesdays (7.30pm–9pm)
– Sunday mornings (9.15am–11.15am)
– Two Sunday evenings a month (5.30pm-7.30pm)
There is considerable flexibility to accommodate different working patterns, exam periods, university terms, etc.
We welcome college and university students, to join us whenever you’re in Southampton (whether that’s term-time, holidays, or both).
What do I need?
Senior choir members (of all ages) need to have some singing and music reading skills, but previous choral experience or fluent sight-reading isn’t required. We don’t audition, but once you’ve settled in there will be an informal voice test to make sure everything’s alright. We are very happy for you to come and check us out for a few weeks, before committing to regular attendance and services.
If you’re interested, please email the Director of Music, come to a practice, or meet us at one of the services.
Choral and Organ Scholarships
Could you be our next choral or organ scholar at St Michael’s?
Music plays an integral role in the worship at St. Michael’s. Along with the Sunday morning eucharist, two choral evensongs a month, and special services, the choir also sings at two cathedral visits during the year. Singers of all ages and experience can join the choir -– which is a great way to learn music. However scholarships enable some musicians to develop their skills and experience much further, possibly enabling a career in music in the future.
Could that be you?
Thinking of a scholarship? Check out this 5 min video!
Hear from former choral scholar Jenny King and organist Will Duxson about their experience at St Michael’s. Plus find out how to apply for a scholarship from scholarship coordinator, Helen Carmichael.
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Or download appication details here…
